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Who is the Airport Operator?
Massport-Massachusetts Port Authority (MPA)
Name 2 of the many types of badges generated at the Massport Badge Office at Logan.
SIDA Badge, PSID Badge
Name 2 of the important phone numbers in the back of your badge.
Massport ops/door alarms, State police main number
What does SIDA stand for?
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Where and when must you wear your badge?
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Name 3 organizations and/or people involved in the security of Logan Airport.
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What should you do if you see an unattended or suspicious item on the airport grounds?
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What is the Challenge Procedure?
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Who is responsible for challenging individuals not showing a SIDA badge in the SIDA area?
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Who should you challenge in the SIDA area?
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What is the first step to take when you approach a badge reader to gain access through a door?
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What are your 2 main responsibilities when going through a secure door?
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What is Piggybacking?
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How long can you hold a door open before the door will alarm?
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What is your responsibility after putting a door in an override mode?
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What happens 5 minutes before the override time runs out?
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What would you do if you walked by a door and the alarm was ringing?
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What are the first 3 steps to take if you set off a door alarm in error?
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What does TVP stand for?
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Who must wear a TVP?
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When does an individual wearing a TVP need to remain with an escort?
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If your SIDA badge is lost or stolen or you leave it at home, can you apply for a TVP?
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If your badge is lost or stolen, what are your first 2 steps in getting a new badge?
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When leaving your current employer, when should you return your badge and to whom?
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What does PSID stand for?
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Can an employee with a PSID badge pass beyond the security checkpoints?
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Can a SIDA badge holder escort a PSID badge holder into a secured area?
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What does SAFE stand for in regards to the Massport SAFE program?
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What is the SAFE program?
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If you violate any rules of the airport, what are 2 of the possible consequences involved?
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Study Notes
Airport Security and Badges
- Massport (Massachusetts Port Authority) operates the airport and manages aviation security.
- SIDA Badge (Security Identification Display Area) grants access to secure areas via designated doors.
Types of Badges
- PSID Badge (Public Side Identification) does not allow SIDA area access; all work must occur before security checkpoints.
- TVP (Temporary Visitor Pass) requires individuals to be escorted at all times beyond security checkpoints.
Important Contact Information
- Essential phone numbers include Massport operations, State Police main number, and Massport medical emergency contact.
Badge Usage Requirements
- Badges must be worn visibly on the outermost garment, between the neck and waist.
- Required to wear at all times in SIDA areas beyond security checkpoints.
Key Security Personnel and Responsibilities
- Employees, State Police, Massport, and TSA are involved in airport security.
- Every badge holder must challenge individuals without proper identification in SIDA areas.
Suspicious Activity Protocol
- Do not touch unattended or suspicious items; immediately notify Massport Operations or State Police.
Challenge Procedures
- Individuals with unescorted access must report anyone in SIDA without proper ID.
- Unusual behavior or TVP holders without escorts should also be approached.
Access Control Procedures
- Place badge in front of the badge reader to gain access through secure doors.
- Ensure that only one person enters and that the door closes securely behind you.
Security Concepts
- Piggybacking refers to allowing others with a SIDA badge to enter by using one’s own access credentials.
- A door alarm will trigger if a door remains open for more than 20 seconds.
Alarm Procedures
- After activating a door in override mode, stay until it closes securely or the alarm times out.
- A short alarm will sound 5 minutes before the override time runs out.
Response to Alarms
- If encountering an alarmed door, report to Massport Operations and wait for State Police to respond.
- Steps after accidentally triggering an alarm include closing the door, stopping the alarm with your badge, and contacting Massport Keybase.
Badge Management
- TVP is necessary for employees without a Massport SIDA badge to operate past security checkpoints.
- A TVP holder must remain with an escort in SIDA areas.
- If a SIDA badge is lost or stolen, retrieve it, or refrain from working until a replacement is issued.
Badge Return Policies
- Return badges immediately when leaving a job to avoid fines, either to the company Badge Coordinator or directly to the Massport Badge Office.
SAFE Program
- SAFE stands for Security Awareness for Everyone, promoting a "See something, say something" approach to security.
Violating Airport Rules
- Consequences for rule violations include personal fines, company fines, or badge revocation, either temporarily or permanently.
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Test your knowledge on the Airport Operator and SIDA badge details in this interactive flashcard quiz. Learn about Massport, the Massachusetts Port Authority, and the security measures in place. Perfect for those preparing to work in or understand aviation security.
